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Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

Thousands of people are registering daily, so the server is a bit slow, but keep trying.

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National Do Not Call Registry
The National Do Not Call Registry is open for business, putting consumers in charge of the telemarketing calls they get at home. The Federal Government created the national registry to make it easier and more efficient for you to stop getting telemarketing sales calls you don't want. You can register online at http://DONOTCALL.GOV if you have an active email address. If you live in a state west of the Mississippi River (including Minnesota or Louisiana), you can call toll-free, 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236), from the number you wish to register. Phone registration will open to the entire nation on July 7. Registration is free.

The Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the states will begin enforcing the National Do Not Call Registry on Oct. 1, 2003. That's when consumers who put their numbers on the registry by August 31, 2003 will notice a downturn in the number of telemarketing calls they get. Placing your number on the National Do Not Call Registry will stop most, but not all, telemarketing calls.

This site has information for you—whether you're a consumer interested in signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry, or a telemarketer or seller interested in learning more about your responsibilities related to the Telemarketing Sales Rule. You also can learn how your state do not call list relates to the National Do Not Call Registry.

Last updated: June 27, 2003

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :

You beat me to the post Teri . I regestered this morning [Smile]

. Took some time to go through the process with everyone trying to get on line. Wanted to post the web location but Gino had me work my A** off today.

Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :

YUP!!!! [Big Grin]

Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :

I belevie PA has a "Do Not Call" program and my parents signed up a while ago. Not sure if the 'national' one will benefit anymore. Cant hurt!

Edit: To let you Pennsylvanians know...Just saw on the news that people who are registered in PA wont have to register again for the national one. :thumb:

[ 27. June 2003, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: DanPazich ]

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

Oh I definately plan on doing that. I heard on the news that so many people were trying that it was impossible to get into the site.

For sure this cats' number will be on that list. [Big Grin]

Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on :

You beat me to it.... DONE! [Big Grin]

Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :

Got right through, no problems, just wanting for the email reply...

BadRag

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

I registered. Now I am waiting for the email to complete. [Big Grin]

Posted by Leadfut (Member # 1375) on :

Registered too. Now I am just waiting for the e-mail. Got a call from a telemarketer this morning at 8:00. Boy, did they get an ear full. Gino probably put them up to it!!!

Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :

Done deal! the news said that it will not start working until September so I guess we will have to put up with the calls until then.

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

I just tried and got a message to try later. [Frown]

Posted by edg35SSLE (Member # 1381) on :

Done....thanks Teri

Posted by Showgun (Member # 1930) on :

Hello, Teri I also registered for the program also. [Big Grin]

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

registered last night.

Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :

You know what's really cool about registering now? Telemarketing companies can now get the list of people who they aren't supposed to call, but they aren't penalized for calling them until October!!! I think I'll wait until then to register our number.

BTW: For anyone who lives in NJ, the NJ version of this law will go into effect next year, and it will be far stricter than the federal version. Most if not all of the loopholes in the federal version will be closed in the NJ version. Supposedly, it will be the toughest in the nation.

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

I just noticed that as I checked my caller ID tonight and noticed 2 "out of area" calls on it. Looks like I will be bugged until October by these people but won't answer the phone when I don't see a recognizable name. [Big Grin]

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